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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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They could have left it there until a decision was made.
Now if it had the name Banksy attached to it, there would now be security around it and it would never be moved |
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We have planning permission for a reason if had to apply to the council to change my windows from wood to pvc then if people decide to erect a statue or whatever it was you have to consider is it fitting with the area is it safe does it meet certain regs building or planning so yes definitely taken down |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"They could have left it there until a decision was made.
Now if it had the name Banksy attached to it, there would now be security around it and it would never be moved "
They literally just cleaned one off a train  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"They could have left it there until a decision was made.
Now if it had the name Banksy attached to it, there would now be security around it and it would never be moved
They literally just cleaned one off a train "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So the council removed the new statue in Bristol this morning. It barely a day. They said it was erected without permission.
Should it have stayed or been taken down? "
I’m often erected without permission - good job I can hide behind a desk at work, heehee |
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"They could have left it there until a decision was made.
Now if it had the name Banksy attached to it, there would now be security around it and it would never be moved
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They literally just cleaned one off a train
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They did suggest that he might like to re-do it in a more appropriate place. |
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
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"They could have left it there until a decision was made.
Now if it had the name Banksy attached to it, there would now be security around it and it would never be moved
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They literally just cleaned one off a train
They did suggest that he might like to re-do it in a more appropriate place."
Bottom of the canal maybe.. ?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It was never meant to stay, read the interview of the artist, it's clear he meant this to be a performance, happening, a PR coup. And it works, of all places on the internet, you are talking about it, thinking about it. From an artistic and communication perspective, I think they nailed it.
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
Chelmsford |
"It was never meant to stay, read the interview of the artist, it's clear he meant this to be a performance, happening, a PR coup. And it works, of all places on the internet, you are talking about it, thinking about it. From an artistic and communication perspective, I think they nailed it.
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Or merely thought..
What a knob ... |
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"Whether they took it down or left it up, they were never going to please everyone.
I liked it. But that's just me."
I don’t think it should have been put there the way it was and should have been removed. But totally agree it was a beautiful statue and I liked it too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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For what it's worth. I think it was arrogant and hypocritical to put it up.
You don't tear down a statue and then put your own up.
Its for the people to decide. The people already stated overwhelmingly they didn't want the statue. So I supported that. But then I'm for power to the people, not power to the mob wether it's a BLM mob or an EDL mob.
The bankys post did make me think so than you. But if banksy were to paint over another piece of art. Then I'd call it vain vandalism. And expect it to be removed.  |
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"For what it's worth. I think it was arrogant and hypocritical to put it up.
You don't tear down a statue and then put your own up.
Its for the people to decide. The people already stated overwhelmingly they didn't want the statue. So I supported that. But then I'm for power to the people, not power to the mob wether it's a BLM mob or an EDL mob.
The bankys post did make me think so than you. But if banksy were to paint over another piece of art. Then I'd call it vain vandalism. And expect it to be removed. "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The mayor of Bristol is black and he said it should have been taken down, so I don’t believe there was a racist element to this. I think there should be some sort of statue in the place of Edward Colston that recognises the transatlantic slave trade, but it shouldn’t be an activist hardly anyone’s heard of doing a black power pose. While on the subject, I am always baffled with the silence BLM has on the slavery of black people in Mauritania. 10% of the population is enslaved, the majority of them being black moors. BLM has never mentioned it, and this is slavery that’s still going on that could have something done about it. Instead, BLM seems to be more interested in Palestine. The politics of the organisation seems to be an extension of Corbynism in the UK, and is similar to Extinction Rebellion as well. The activism of today completely turns me off, it’s too divisive. You can’t on one hand ask others for help while attacking institutions the majority support, example being wanting to pull Churchill down. Most people in this country respect the role he played in WW2, so it seems a peculiar way of getting people on board. |
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"The mayor of Bristol is black and he said it should have been taken down, so I don’t believe there was a racist element to this. I think there should be some sort of statue in the place of Edward Colston that recognises the transatlantic slave trade, but it shouldn’t be an activist hardly anyone’s heard of doing a black power pose. While on the subject, I am always baffled with the silence BLM has on the slavery of black people in Mauritania. 10% of the population is enslaved, the majority of them being black moors. BLM has never mentioned it, and this is slavery that’s still going on that could have something done about it. Instead, BLM seems to be more interested in Palestine. The politics of the organisation seems to be an extension of Corbynism in the UK, and is similar to Extinction Rebellion as well. The activism of today completely turns me off, it’s too divisive. You can’t on one hand ask others for help while attacking institutions the majority support, example being wanting to pull Churchill down. Most people in this country respect the role he played in WW2, so it seems a peculiar way of getting people on board."
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Sorry what the F. Has BLM got to do with Marxist anything??? Please explain. Or don't post bullsh*t. "
There's a video which is reportedly one of the co-founders of BLM saying "we are trained marxists". Unless it's all a big conspiracy, it's come from their own mouths. |
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By *atJWMan
over a year ago
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"It was never meant to stay, read the interview of the artist, it's clear he meant this to be a performance, happening, a PR coup. And it works, of all places on the internet, you are talking about it, thinking about it. From an artistic and communication perspective, I think they nailed it.
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I only hope cash strapped Bristol Council send the artist the bill for removing it! |
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By *ty31Man
over a year ago
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It's also probably for health and safety reasons (in case it fell over onto someone).
It's not like it was designed to be permanent anyway, they have made their point loudly and emphatically. Job done. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If it were a car illegally parked and towed away then the owner would have to pay a charge to recover it which increases over time.. will a similar charge apply to the statue .. ?"
No, we will be paying for it no doubt |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If it were a car illegally parked and towed away then the owner would have to pay a charge to recover it which increases over time.. will a similar charge apply to the statue .. ?"
My understanding is the artist will get the bill. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Should have slung it in the drink.
Then let BLM pay to get it hauled out, if their Marxist values allow it.
Sorry what the F. Has BLM got to do with Marxist anything??? Please explain. Or don't post bullsh*t. "
Erm, read their own manifest.
Oh and don't sweat at me and don't post about things you don't understand.
Thank you. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Should have had the same treatment as the original statue. Graffiti and chucked in the water.
No! That could be construed as racist."
Depends on the graffiti init? |
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